What's the best way to get rid of your nervousness before / during a speech?
I've got one tomorrow that includes an entire years work and will be the final yes / no for my graduation status. Whoooo I need some tips!
2007-04-17 12:57:49 · 7 answers · asked by peachfuzz 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Walk up. smile, pause, look around and picture every one in their underwear for 3 seconds, take a deep breath through your nose, say good evening then start talking. This little ritual will refocus your mind and get you started. Then it will be easy. just keep looking around pausing every 30 seconds or so to breath and you will be fine.
2007-04-17 13:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by opinionator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I know how you feel. If you prepare for the speech thinking that there's going to be nobody paying attention to you and you present the speech as though you were casually talking things, will be much easier. Just set your mind on the idea that no one is going to be listening. (It's the only way that I can keep my face from turning into a bright red tomato!) GOOD LUCK!
2007-04-17 20:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Hopeful 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, know what you're going to say...practice your speech in front of people you know(or a mirror), and study your notes.
It is also a good idea to try and think of questions people may ask, and be prepared to answer those questions. It may do you well to answer these questions in your speech before anyone could ask them. This is part of your preparation step(use your practice/intended audience).
Re-read your essay and think to yourself 'Have I answered or defended the statements that I made with supported research'.
You should do fine if you follow these steps. Good Luck!!!
2007-04-17 20:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Teel H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's really no way to get over it... just practice, practice and more practice. The more you practice and experience the situation - the more comfortable you will be. Eat a banana or 2 before you give your speech... studies show that calms your nerves!
2007-04-17 20:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Katie ~ *TTC Baby #1!* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the first thing i'd like to say is forget that u r giving a speech, just talk as u generally do. Forget bout wat the people wil say if u make a mistake, just go nd speak out ur heart, beleive me i had a situation where i had not even prepared for a speech but when i started delivering the speech it was just perfect. so just go and tell wat u want to and forget bout the importance and all that stuff related with the speech.
2007-04-17 20:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by viv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretend you are a character in a movie while practicing and when you do it for real.
it works for singing in front of people which is kinda the same.
2007-04-17 20:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by AuntTater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice in front of a mirror..
2007-04-17 19:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by Felix 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋